Stephen Warnock reveals he hid seizures from Liverpool as a youth
BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 8:32 PM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
Former Premier League player Stephen Warnock disclosed he concealed seizures while at Liverpool due to fear of being released. Warnock, who had a professional career spanning 541 appearances, shared his experience during a broadcast on 5 Live. He suffered multiple seizures in his youth, starting with an incident at school, and spoke about the embarrassment and anxiety surrounding his condition. He has not experienced a seizure since 14 years old and feels fortunate for having 'grown out' of the condition, commenting on the stigma associated with epilepsy in sports.
- •Warnock played for Liverpool from youth through adulthood.
- •He had first seizure at school, later faced multiple episodes.
- •Warnock feared disclosing his condition would end his career.
- •He has not had a seizure since age 14.
- •His story sheds light on the stigma of epilepsy in sports.
- 8:32 PMBBC Football — Warnock hid seizures from Liverpool as a youngster
"Former Premier League footballer Stephen Warnock says he hid seizures from Liverpool as a youngster because he feared he would be released.
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